WESTON, Mass. – More children die from cancer in the United States than any other disease, but the Regis College men's lacrosse program has teamed up with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Vs. Cancer program to change that fact.

Throughout the season, the team is raising awareness and funds for local kids with cancer, and they will celebrate their efforts this Saturday, March 30, during their Great Northeast Athletic Conference home game against Saint Joseph's College. 

 Started by pediatric brain cancer survivor and former collegiate baseball player Chase Jones, Vs. Cancer empowers any sports team, any athlete, and any community to help kids with cancer. As a signature fundraising campaign of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Vs. Cancer proceeds help fund child life programs in local hospitals and groundbreaking research to cure pediatric brain tumors, the deadliest childhood cancer.     

In partnership with Vs. Cancer, the Regis College men's lacrosse team has selected the pediatric oncology unit at Dana Farber to receive a portion of the funds they raise. They have already raised nearly $2,500 thanks to the generous support of their family and friends.  

"We are grateful to work with Vs. Cancer. To see the funds we generate directly affect the lives of children and their families is incredibly rewarding. Having worked with them in the fall, sharing a day of fun and love is something we all will cherish, and it continues to inspire us to do everything we can to help. The funds generated make a big difference to the children and their families. Thank you for your support and donation," Randy Fraser, Regis head men's lacrosse coach, said.

Tom Carmean, director of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Northeast region, understands how vital these athletes are to the nonprofit's mission. "We applaud the efforts and generous spirit of the Regis men's lacrosse team! Vs. Cancer wasn't just built by athletes for athletes. We were started by a pediatric brain cancer survivor, and we see every day how important family support and research are for children to thrive. With the support of this incredible team, we're fighting for healthier, happier futures for these kids!"  

Visit https://team.curethekids.org/RegisMensLacrosse2019 to learn more about the Regis men's lacrosse fundraising efforts.